Spare a thought for the many poor people who’s Christmas will not be very bright this year.
The North Coast Courier Orphan Fund supports a number of NGOs and orphanages throughout the year and we suggest that you might like to consider joining us in gifting them with joy this festive season.
Nkobongo Resource Centre based in Nkobongo near Shakaskraal:
Orphaned children come to the centre every day after school as well as throughout the school holidays.
Lunch is provided, followed by help with homework and extra mural activities such as dance, soccer and art.
An average of 230 orphans are cared for in this way.
The centre welcomes volunteers to help with homework and particularly with computer literacy in the new computer room.
Money for food is always needed or donations of food in kind. Contact Zamo Mngadi 0n 032 9470810.
Smile With Us Community Centre:
At Frasers, a small community between Ballito and Tongaat, you will find Smile With Us that has been operating for five years. It has 46 orphans and one of its founders, Mervin Veerasamy, said they have about 95 to 120 people coming into the centre for help. Any help with food parcels or second hand clothing is gratefully received. Contact Veerasamy on 072 741 1239.
St Philip feeding scheme:
In Stanger’s Shakaville there is St Philip Anglican church feeding scheme where, according to Siphesihle Ntuli, they have about 80 orphans plus underprivileged residents who come regularly to their centre to get food.
“We would so love to be able to give children who are taking care of their homes, shopping vouchers for Christmas,” said Ntuli. Call Ntuli on 073 5303 405.
Summerhill House:
This NGO is developing a cluster care facility for orphaned and vulnerable children in Etete. Approximately 80 orphan lives are impacted. During the holidays 40 children are fed a hot meal every day and funds are needed for this. Contact Paula Owen 083 653 9778
You can also donate to these centres: Usizo- KwaDukuza, 082 5547410, Rose Zwane Orphanage, 071 673 6728 and the Practising Christian Outreach Trust, 032-9461461.
Go to our Orphan Fund page where you will find a list of centres in our area that need assistance.
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